SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan acts for a broad roster of clients across the infrastructure, technology, consumer goods, and manufacturing sectors. The team is adept at handling cross-border mandates, advising on legal due diligence, regulatory compliance, and transactional matters. Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez, a TMT specialist, leads the practice and advises on M&A, investments, and regulatory issues, particularly for banking and financial services clients. Benedicto Panigbatan focuses on cross-border mandates for manufacturing clients, while Arlene M. Maneja is noted for her expertise in investments and acquisitions. Hiyasmin Lapitan handles due diligence and investment structuring matters, and John Paul V. De Leon specialises in financial services transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is already an established name in the market. It certainly lived up to its reputation.'
- 'The firm is able to handle diverse topics - from preparing for a transaction, to handling post-transaction issues, and has the resources of capable professionals to support.'
- 'I had the pleasure to work with Benedicto Panigbatan and Loubelle Razon-Bagagnan - they were instrumental in our company being able to close the transaction, with their practical and prompt advice. Their delivery of services was impeccable, on a diverse range of topics and the firm was able to allocate resources to meet our needs.'
Key clients
- Aboitiz Group
- Actis Manager Singapore Pte Ltd.
- Alten Europe
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- Arthaland Corporation
- Battery Grade Materials Inc.
- Bow Wave Capital Management
- Credit Corp Group Limited
- Daelim Philippines, Inc.
- Del Monte Philippines Inc.
- Dentsu Aegis Network
- DP World
Work highlights
Advised Metro Pacific Investments Corporation and Keppel Infrastructure Trust in relation to the sale of 100% of their equity interest in Philippine Tank Storage International.
Advised Actis Manager Singapore Pte Ltd on its US$600 million investment in Terra Solar Philippines Inc.
Advised Aboitiz Power Corporation on its proposed indirect acquisition of 26.8% interest in two generation companies, LNG terminal company and landholding company.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez
Other key lawyers
Benedicto P. Panigbatan; Arlene M. Maneja; Hiyasmin H. Lapitan; John Paul V. De Leon